Brined Prime Rib with Sweet Potato Purée

This elegant dish features a beautifully marbled prime rib, brined for enhanced flavor and tenderness, served alongside a velvety sweet potato purée and a dry risotto-inspired rice, bursting with texture and depth. The vibrant colors and sophisticated presentation make it a stunning centerpiece for any special occasion, showcasing the chef's artistry in every bite.
ingredients
- 4 lb prime rib roast
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 6 cups water
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, combine water, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, rosemary, and thyme. Heat until dissolved, then cool completely.
- 2.
Submerge the prime rib in the brine and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3.
Preheat the oven to 225°F. Remove the prime rib from the brine, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- 4.
Roast the prime rib for about 2.5 hours or until it reaches the desired internal temperature (medium-rare: 135°F).
- 5.
While the prime rib is cooking, peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 6.
Drain and mash sweet potatoes with cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- 7.
Sauté onions and garlic in a pot until translucent. Add Arborio rice, stirring for 2 minutes.
- 8.
Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed. Gradually add warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
- 9.
Once rice is creamy and cooked al dente, stir in Parmesan cheese, then set aside.
- 10.
Slice the prime rib and serve on a plate with sweet potato purée and the risotto-inspired rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.